In the old days, people hung curtains over their windows to hide themselves from the eyes of the world.
Some might even hang one of those clangy old metal blinds with the tangled strings underneath their curtains to block the light.
In short, windows were boring, because people were looking for functionality rather than aesthetics.
Now however, people have almost an infinite number of choices when selecting window treatments.
Do you want blinds, shutters, drapes, or shades? Do you want blinds made of wood, faux wood, or metal? What color of tapes do you want on your faux wood blinds? Using Shutters Inside After years of being used on the outsides of houses, people are bringing shutters indoors as attractive window treatments.
They come in a variety of styles and finishes, are easily opened and closed, and make it easier to control the amount of light coming into a room.
In addition to being an attractive addition to your home, they also ensure a great measure of privacy when closed.
By using different sizes of shutters you can produce different effects.
You can also have the center control section of each shutter removed and fill the area with fabric to match your room for a coordinated look.
Roman Shades Although no one seems to know if Roman shades are historically accurate, they are a nice alternative to more traditional window treatments.
Roman shades are made from fabric, and almost any fabric you could choose can be made up into one.
You can achieve different looks by the type of materials you choose.
Solid colors and tone-on-tone patterns give you a cleaner look.
You can even get Roman shades made of grasses like bamboo, reed, and hemp which will make your room feel very natural and more casual.
Blinds Styled for Sliding Doors Vertical blinds are ideal for use on sliding doors or patios.
Unlike old, white blinds, you can get vertical blinds in many colors and materials which will give your home a sleek, more modern look.
Many blinds are made out of vinyl for ease of cleaning, or out of fabric to give a coordinated look to your room.
They easily slide sideways giving you access to doors and patios.
How About Trying a Window Topper? Window toppers are probably the simplest window treatments around.
You can take a box made of finished or covered wood and hang it on the top of your window casing to make a stylish window cornice.
A valance is nothing more than a piece of fabric which hangs down a short way from a rod, and scarves and swags can hang down lower on both sides or unevenly for a different look.
Just as there are all kinds of families with all kinds of tastes in window treatments, contemporary window treatments come in a huge variety of styles and designs.
You can narrow the selection to a manageable level by knowing how you want to use the treatment, the colors you are looking for, how much light you want to allow into your home, and how much privacy you need them to supply.
And they'll look great, too!
Some might even hang one of those clangy old metal blinds with the tangled strings underneath their curtains to block the light.
In short, windows were boring, because people were looking for functionality rather than aesthetics.
Now however, people have almost an infinite number of choices when selecting window treatments.
Do you want blinds, shutters, drapes, or shades? Do you want blinds made of wood, faux wood, or metal? What color of tapes do you want on your faux wood blinds? Using Shutters Inside After years of being used on the outsides of houses, people are bringing shutters indoors as attractive window treatments.
They come in a variety of styles and finishes, are easily opened and closed, and make it easier to control the amount of light coming into a room.
In addition to being an attractive addition to your home, they also ensure a great measure of privacy when closed.
By using different sizes of shutters you can produce different effects.
You can also have the center control section of each shutter removed and fill the area with fabric to match your room for a coordinated look.
Roman Shades Although no one seems to know if Roman shades are historically accurate, they are a nice alternative to more traditional window treatments.
Roman shades are made from fabric, and almost any fabric you could choose can be made up into one.
You can achieve different looks by the type of materials you choose.
Solid colors and tone-on-tone patterns give you a cleaner look.
You can even get Roman shades made of grasses like bamboo, reed, and hemp which will make your room feel very natural and more casual.
Blinds Styled for Sliding Doors Vertical blinds are ideal for use on sliding doors or patios.
Unlike old, white blinds, you can get vertical blinds in many colors and materials which will give your home a sleek, more modern look.
Many blinds are made out of vinyl for ease of cleaning, or out of fabric to give a coordinated look to your room.
They easily slide sideways giving you access to doors and patios.
How About Trying a Window Topper? Window toppers are probably the simplest window treatments around.
You can take a box made of finished or covered wood and hang it on the top of your window casing to make a stylish window cornice.
A valance is nothing more than a piece of fabric which hangs down a short way from a rod, and scarves and swags can hang down lower on both sides or unevenly for a different look.
Just as there are all kinds of families with all kinds of tastes in window treatments, contemporary window treatments come in a huge variety of styles and designs.
You can narrow the selection to a manageable level by knowing how you want to use the treatment, the colors you are looking for, how much light you want to allow into your home, and how much privacy you need them to supply.
And they'll look great, too!